Alfaris International Shipping is a furniture shipping company from Jeddah to Turkey with direct sea freight from Jeddah Islamic Port to Mersin via the Suez Canal, in 12โ20 days door to door. Prices start from SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture, SAR 5,460 for a whole home, SAR 7,280 for a 40 ft container and SAR 4,095 to ship a small car. Air freight to Istanbul starts from SAR 13.5 per kg in 3โ5 days.
Sea route: Jeddah Islamic Port โ Red Sea โ Suez Canal โ eastern Mediterranean โ Mersin port ยท 12โ20 days ยท Call: 0565967337
Shipping from Jeddah to Turkey at a glance
- The port at your door: Jeddah is the port for shipping to Turkey, so there is no road leg before the sea.
- Transit: 12โ20 days by sea, 6โ9 of them sailing to Mersin.
- Furniture: a room from SAR 3,185 and a whole home from SAR 5,460.
- 40 ft container: from SAR 7,280, for a large home or furniture with a car.
- Small car: from SAR 4,095 inside a container.
- Luggage and cartons: a luggage shipment from SAR 637 and cartons from SAR 820.
- Air: from SAR 13.5 per kg, 3โ5 days.
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Route details and transit time from Jeddah to Turkey
From Jeddah the ship heads north up the Red Sea, passes through the Suez Canal, then sails north-east across the Mediterranean to Mersin, the first large Turkish port on its way. The container is loaded at your door in Jeddah and enters the port the same day, which is what makes Jeddah the Kingdomโs fastest city for shipping to Turkey.
| Leg | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Loading in Jeddah and entering the port | โ | one to two days |
| Clearance and waiting for the vessel | โ | 2โ3 days |
| Jeddah โ Suez Canal โ Mersin | by sea | 6โ9 days |
| Clearance at the Turkish port | โ | 2โ4 days |
| The port โ the address in Turkey | by city | one to three days |
| Mode | Transit | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-load sea freight | 12โ20 days from Jeddah | A room of furniture, cartons and goods | SAR 3,185 per room |
| Sea container | 12โ20 days from Jeddah | A whole home, goods or cars | SAR 7,280 per 40 ft container |
| Road freight | 7โ10 days | A truck of furniture or goods | Quoted on request |
| Car shipping | 10โ20 days | A car inside a container | SAR 4,095 from Jeddah |
| Air freight | 3โ5 days | Parcels, luggage and documents | SAR 13.5 per kg |
Shipping prices from Jeddah to Turkey
Alfaris prices from Jeddah to Turkey start from SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture and SAR 4,095 for a small car. Jeddah is the port, so its prices are the lowest for sea freight to Turkey.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Personal parcel by air | per kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Small shipment | per shipment | SAR 182 |
| Luggage shipment | by air or road | SAR 637 |
| Carton shipment | by road or air | SAR 820 |
| Complete room of furniture | part-load sea or road | SAR 3,185 |
| Commercial goods | per shipment | SAR 3,185 |
| Whole home furniture | by sea | SAR 5,460 |
| 40 ft container | by sea | SAR 7,280 |
| Car | by sea inside a container | SAR 4,095 |
๐ These are starting prices
Figures are in Saudi riyals and cover freight to Turkey. Turkish customs duties and VAT are outside them, and delivery to cities far from the port is charged by distance.
A full container or part load from Jeddah?
| Criterion | Part-load sea freight | Full container |
|---|---|---|
| When it suits | A room or two and cartons | A whole home, or furniture and a car |
| Starts from | SAR 3,185 per room | SAR 7,280 per 40 ft container |
| Loading | At the consolidation warehouse | At your door, sealed in front of you |
| In Turkey | Unloaded and sorted at the port | Cleared and moved to the address |
| Timing | Waits for the container to fill | Sails on the first vessel |
Why Mersin, and where is the furniture delivered?
- Mersin: the nearest Turkish port for ships coming from Suez, with distribution from there to Adana, Ankara, Antalya and Gaziantep.
- Istanbul: for anyone whose home is there, Ambarli port is chosen and the sailing takes two to three days longer.
- Mersin to Istanbul by road: about 950 km, so the choice of port follows the delivery city.
- Jeddahโs humidity: fabrics are dried before packing, as the furniture spends two to three weeks in the container.
Furniture from Jeddah to Turkey
Furniture from Jeddah to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 3,185 for a complete room in part-load freight, SAR 5,460 for a whole home and SAR 7,280 for a 40 ft container loaded at your door.
- Survey: free in Jeddah, or by photos.
- Dismantling: a carpenter, each pieceโs fixings in a numbered bag.
- Export packing: blankets and tight film, corrugated card, and wooden crates for glass and delicate pieces.
- Moisture: absorbent sachets inside the container and cartons.
- A list in English or Turkish: itemised with values, for Turkish customs.
- Delivery: clearance at the Turkish port, then delivery to the address.
Car shipping from Jeddah to Turkey
Shipping a small car from Jeddah to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 4,095 by sea inside a container, in 10โ20 days.
- First of all: importing used cars into Turkey is restricted, and the usual route is temporary entry on foreign plates for a set period, for someone resident abroad. The conditions are checked before shipping.
- Documents: registration, the ownerโs passport, and export plates or an exit authorisation.
- Preparation: a quarter tank of fuel, no belongings in the car, and photos from all four sides.
- Securing: timber chocks and straps inside the container.
- Duties: paid in Turkey by the type of entry.
Cartons, parcels and personal effects
A luggage shipment from Jeddah to Turkey starts from SAR 637, a carton shipment from SAR 820, and an air parcel from SAR 13.5 per kg. Collection is from Jeddah and Makkah, including pilgrimsโ and studentsโ baggage.
Commercial freight: full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL)
- Commercial goods: from SAR 3,185 per shipment.
- 40 ft container: from SAR 7,280 by sea; a 20 ft container is quoted on request.
- Part load (LCL): per cubic metre or per pallet, quoted on request.
- Documents: invoice, packing list, commercial registration, a certified certificate of origin and a bill of lading.
- In Turkey: a registered importer with a tax number, duties by tariff line, and VAT.
Air freight from Jeddah to Turkey
Air freight from Jeddah to Turkey with Alfaris starts from SAR 13.5 per kg and arrives in 3โ5 days in Istanbul. The flight from King Abdulaziz airport takes about three and a half hours. Air to Turkey is cheap per kilogram, making it the first choice for luggage and parcels.
Required documents and customs clearance
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Luggage and personal effects | Passport + packing list + the consigneeโs details and Turkish number |
| Used household furniture | Passport + an itemised list with values + a Turkish residence permit or proof of relocation where exemption is sought |
| Car | Registration + the ownerโs passport + export plates |
| Goods | Invoice + packing list + commercial registration + certified certificate of origin |
| Sea freight | Bill of lading |
| All | Electronic authorisation for the broker through the Fasah platform |
- Outside the GCC customs union: duties depend on the item, plus VAT.
- Used furniture: exemption is considered for someone relocating to Turkey, in personal quantities and once only.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
- Restricted: medicines, electronics in quantity, and drones.
The full lists are on the international shipping documents and prohibited and restricted items pages.
Steps for shipping from Jeddah to Turkey
- Call: 0565967337, with the shipment type, your location in Jeddah and your city in Turkey.
- Choose the mode: sea, road or air, and the arrival port.
- Receive the price: itemised, with the pickup date.
- Prepare the documents: passport, packing list and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup: dismantling, export packing and numbering.
- Shipping: a bill of lading or shipment number for tracking.
- Delivery: clearance in Turkey and delivery to the address.
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Delivery across Turkey
| City | Nearest port | Delivery notes |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Ambarli | Busy districts and narrow streets; a small truck for distribution |
| Bursa | Istanbul or Gemlik | Two hours from Istanbul |
| Ankara | Mersin | About 500 km from the port |
| Izmir | Izmir | Western Turkey |
| Antalya | Mersin or Antalya | The southern coast |
| Mersin, Adana and Gaziantep | Mersin | The closest to the arrival port |
| Trabzon | Istanbul or Mersin | North-eastern Turkey; a long inland haul |
How to calculate shipping cost to Turkey
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Two suitcases by air, 50 kg | 50 ร SAR 13.5 | SAR 675 |
| A room of furniture | part-load sea freight | SAR 3,185 |
| Whole home + small car | 5,460 + 4,095 | SAR 9,555 |
- What raises the cost: a full container for a small load, delivery to cities far from the port, wooden crates and Turkish duties.
- What lowers it: part-load sea freight, dismantling the furniture and choosing the port nearest the delivery city.
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Turkey
The cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Turkey is air for luggage, from SAR 13.5 per kg, and part-load sea freight for furniture, from SAR 3,185 per room.
Common mistakes that delay a shipment
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping a car without checking the Turkish conditions | It is held at the port | Check the type of entry before shipping |
| A vague packing list in Arabic | Delay at Turkish customs | An itemised list with values in English or Turkish |
| Ordinary packing for a sea voyage | Moisture and breakage | Export packing and absorbent sachets |
| Choosing a port far from the delivery city | An extra inland transport bill | Mersin for the south and centre, Istanbul for Marmara |
| A consignee with no Turkish number | Delivery cannot be made | An active Turkish number and a clear address |
Why Alfaris for shipping to Turkey?
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Frequently asked questions about shipping from Jeddah to Turkey
How much does shipping from Jeddah to Turkey cost?
From SAR 13.5 per kg by air, SAR 820 for a carton shipment and SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture with Alfaris.
How long does shipping from Jeddah to Turkey take?
12โ20 days by sea to Mersin, and 3โ5 days by air to Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Jeddah to Turkey?
Air for light parcels from SAR 13.5 per kg, and part-load sea freight for furniture from SAR 3,185 per room.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Turkey?
From SAR 13.5 per kg, arriving in 3โ5 days.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Jeddah to Turkey?
From SAR 4,095 for a small car by sea inside a container, once the Turkish entry conditions are checked.
Which is the best furniture mover from Jeddah to Turkey?
One that uses export packing, picks the port nearest your city and clears in Turkey. Alfaris starts from SAR 3,185 for a room of furniture.
How do I ship from Jeddah, and what documents are required?
Call 0565967337. You need a passport, an itemised packing list with values, a Fasah authorisation and the consigneeโs details and Turkish number.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
Yes, from your address in Jeddah to the consigneeโs address in Turkey, with clearance at the Turkish port or airport.
Do you ship from Jeddah to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir?
Yes, and to Bursa, Antalya, Mersin and Gaziantep.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value, and advisable for sea freight.
Which is better: a full container or part load?
A 40 ft container from SAR 7,280 for a whole home or furniture with a car. Part load from SAR 3,185 for a room.
How long is the sailing from Jeddah to Mersin?
About 6โ9 days via the Suez Canal, plus clearance time at both ports.
